North Wales Fire Service is warning people that storingpetrol or other fuels at home presents a potential hazard and should be avoideddue to the risks involved. The advice comes after the UK government encouraged people to stock up on petrol ahead of any potential strike by tanker drivers.

It is an offence to store more than the legal limit of fuel, unless you have a licence issued by the Petroleum Licensing Authority. Petrol is a dangerous substance which, when present can dramatically increase the risk of fire.”

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Petrol is being limited at some stations Credit: Ian Lang/ITV News Wales

Some petrol stations, including this one in Old Colwyn are restricting the amount of petrol and diesel that can bought to avoid running out of fuel. People are being urged not to panic buy, ahead of a potential tanker driver strike. No date has yet been set for any action.